Executive Team
Nicholas Kalynych
Chairman, Interim CIO
Nick provides executive consultation and board governance to SAS, in order to strategically position SAS for success in all it's endeavors. He promotes effective relationships and open communication, and helps create an environment allowing for constructive debates to occur, both inside and outside of the board room. In doing so he ensures that the Board plays a productive role in the development of SAS's strategies, such that Board decisions accurately reflect the group's best interests.
Nick has over 30 years of experience in senior executive positions in healthcare, and proudly served 23 years on active naval duty in the service of our country. It was there that he gained insightful operational leadership experience, which he's carried with him to this day and has displayed in all of his subsequent endeavors.
Efrain De Leon, Jr.
CEO, CCO, and CIOEfrain De Leon, Jr.
CEO, CCO, and CIO
Efrain is the Chief Compliance Officer for SAS/SHS and has the function of directing employees and contractors in regulatory compliance. Efrain ensures the effectiveness of the Corporate Compliance Program serving as primary corporate resource for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement information. Efrain also maintains SAS compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to reimbursement and regulatory issues. Efrain has over 30 years of clinical experience in anesthesia and proudly served 22.5 years on active naval duty in the service of our country. As a majority owner, he also sits on the Board of Directors for SAS/SHS.
Cameron Cushenbery
Chief Operations Officer
Cameron provides operational leadership for all of Sunbelt Anesthesia Service's needs. He oversees the policies and procedures that lay the groundwork for consistent patient care, clinical outcomes and human resource issues. As a majority owner, he also sits on the Board of Directors for SAS.
Jonathan Geric
Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan brings his extensive experience running healthcare practices to Sunbelt Anesthesia Services (SAS). He is responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of SAS, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and our business partners.
- Email: JGeric@SunbeltAnesthesia.com
Kelley Elmore
Practice Manager
Kelley brings her expertise and professional network to the table everyday to optimize our day to day practice needs. From staffing to group communications and supply management, she is the focal point at SAS headquarters that keeps everything running smoothly.
Amanda DeLeon
Executive Administrator/HR
Amanda is an experienced Paralegal/Executive-Level Administrator with a focused history of working in the practice of law prior to entering the healthcare arena. Skilled in legal compliance, sales, legal writing, and corporate law, she possesses a strong business development mindset, and effortlessly liases between our executive team, business partners, and our patients.
Meet the SAS Executive Team
Nicholas Kalynych
Chairman, Interim CIO
Nick provides executive consultation and board governance to SAS, in order to strategically position SAS for success in all it's endeavors. He promotes effective relationships and open communication, and helps create an environment allowing for constructive debates to occur, both inside and outside of the board room. In doing so he ensures that the Board plays a productive role in the development of SAS's strategies, such that Board decisions accurately reflect the group's best interests.
Nick has over 30 years of experience in senior executive positions in healthcare, and proudly served 23 years on active naval duty in the service of our country. It was there that he gained insightful operational leadership experience, which he's carried with him to this day and has displayed in all of his subsequent endeavors.
Efrain De Leon, Jr.
CEO, CCO, and CIOEfrain De Leon, Jr.
CEO, CCO, and CIO
Efrain is the Chief Compliance Officer for SAS/SHS and has the function of directing employees and contractors in regulatory compliance. Efrain ensures the effectiveness of the Corporate Compliance Program serving as primary corporate resource for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement information. Efrain also maintains SAS compliance with applicable federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to reimbursement and regulatory issues. Efrain has over 30 years of clinical experience in anesthesia and proudly served 22.5 years on active naval duty in the service of our country. As a majority owner, he also sits on the Board of Directors for SAS/SHS.
Cameron Cushenbery
Chief Operations Officer
Cameron provides operational leadership for all of Sunbelt Anesthesia Service's needs. He oversees the policies and procedures that lay the groundwork for consistent patient care, clinical outcomes and human resource issues. As a majority owner, he also sits on the Board of Directors for SAS.
Jonathan Geric
Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer
Jonathan brings his extensive experience running healthcare practices to Sunbelt Anesthesia Services (SAS). He is responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of SAS, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and our business partners.
- Email: JGeric@SunbeltAnesthesia.com
Kelley Elmore
Practice Manager
Kelley brings her expertise and professional network to the table everyday to optimize our day to day practice needs. From staffing to group communications and supply management, she is the focal point at SAS headquarters that keeps everything running smoothly.
Amanda DeLeon
Executive Administrator/HR
Amanda is an experienced Paralegal/Executive-Level Administrator with a focused history of working in the practice of law prior to entering the healthcare arena. Skilled in legal compliance, sales, legal writing, and corporate law, she possesses a strong business development mindset, and effortlessly liases between our executive team, business partners, and our patients.
"SAS is True North, morally and ethically sound in all that we do!"
Nicholas Kalynych, Chairman